COMMUNITY OUTREACH
2011
COMMUNITY GARDEN SHED MURAL
Co-ordinated by Laurie Finkelstein, Artists from the Santa Clarita Artists’ Association, and the ARTree Community Arts Center, joined forces to create a dynamic mural for the Community Gardens of Santa Clarita located in Central Park on Bouquet Canyon Rd. The mural, painted on the storage shed, depicts fruits, vegetables, and flowers. The mural was designed by Alma Juarez, Art Director and Project Lead, and a member of ARTree.
Laurie Finkelstein, SCAA member and Project Coordinator, scheduled the volunteers for the project and was liaison to all three organizations. Volunteers from both SCAA and ARTree were instrumental in the painting of the mural and included, Cheri Marcovitch, Patty O’Hearn, Sue Prout, Lorlinda Osborne, Idelle and Erin Tyzbir, Emma Barnett, Nicole Meyer and her entourage from Starbucks.
Co-ordinated by Laurie Finkelstein, Artists from the Santa Clarita Artists’ Association, and the ARTree Community Arts Center, joined forces to create a dynamic mural for the Community Gardens of Santa Clarita located in Central Park on Bouquet Canyon Rd. The mural, painted on the storage shed, depicts fruits, vegetables, and flowers. The mural was designed by Alma Juarez, Art Director and Project Lead, and a member of ARTree.
Laurie Finkelstein, SCAA member and Project Coordinator, scheduled the volunteers for the project and was liaison to all three organizations. Volunteers from both SCAA and ARTree were instrumental in the painting of the mural and included, Cheri Marcovitch, Patty O’Hearn, Sue Prout, Lorlinda Osborne, Idelle and Erin Tyzbir, Emma Barnett, Nicole Meyer and her entourage from Starbucks.
2009
CANVAS OF THE SQUARES
Co-ordinated by Jaylene Armstrong,
The 4' x 4' canvas, with 144 blank 4" x 4"
squares, was displayed at the SCAA's
2009 Art Classic so that guests and
members could complete a square with
their own design.
This was an "Interactive Project" that was
completed with the help of many SCAA
members. Barbara Ralsten got the canvas,
and Bob Hernandez drew all of the line
squares. Cheri and Howard Marcovitch
delivered the canvas to several different
locations so that SCAA members could
design a square and help finish the project.
The canvas will be donated to the Providence
Holy Cross Medical Center in Santa Clarita,
CA.
Co-ordinated by Jaylene Armstrong,
The 4' x 4' canvas, with 144 blank 4" x 4"
squares, was displayed at the SCAA's
2009 Art Classic so that guests and
members could complete a square with
their own design.
This was an "Interactive Project" that was
completed with the help of many SCAA
members. Barbara Ralsten got the canvas,
and Bob Hernandez drew all of the line
squares. Cheri and Howard Marcovitch
delivered the canvas to several different
locations so that SCAA members could
design a square and help finish the project.
The canvas will be donated to the Providence
Holy Cross Medical Center in Santa Clarita,
CA.
"60 Minutes With An Artist"
Co-ordinated by Jaylene Armstrong, this was a monthly presentation by SCAA artists at the Valencia Library's Community Room. Free Admission. Guests were treated to live demonstrations, videos, and visual aides all showing how artists create their art . The season ended with a Holiday Boutique where all the artists displayed and sold their artwork.
Artists that presented during this series were:
Laura Wambsgans -www.laurawambsgans.com
Peggy Patti
Don Trout - www.dontroutsart.com
Tandy Zorba -www.artbytandyzorba.com
Romeo Downer - www.caribbeanartist.com
Bob Hernandez -www.bobhernandezdesign.com
Leland Thomas - www.lelandcreativearts.com
Ray Pinjanthuk
Jaylene Armstong interviews Jackie Sofen
Scott Bruckner - www.scottbruckner.com
Co-ordinated by Jaylene Armstrong, this was a monthly presentation by SCAA artists at the Valencia Library's Community Room. Free Admission. Guests were treated to live demonstrations, videos, and visual aides all showing how artists create their art . The season ended with a Holiday Boutique where all the artists displayed and sold their artwork.
Artists that presented during this series were:
Laura Wambsgans -www.laurawambsgans.com
Peggy Patti
Don Trout - www.dontroutsart.com
Tandy Zorba -www.artbytandyzorba.com
Romeo Downer - www.caribbeanartist.com
Bob Hernandez -www.bobhernandezdesign.com
Leland Thomas - www.lelandcreativearts.com
Ray Pinjanthuk
Jaylene Armstong interviews Jackie Sofen
Scott Bruckner - www.scottbruckner.com
2008
Santa Clarita Street Festival
Video Designed/Produced by SCAA member Leland Thomas
www.lelandcreativearts.com
Video Designed/Produced by SCAA member Leland Thomas
www.lelandcreativearts.com
Painting Party
Many members of the SCAA contributed
to making the Lilly oncology painting and
creativity party successful. On Saturday
June 21st a group of SCAA artists, which
included Romeo Downer, Sandy Fisher,
Judith Haims, Olga Kaczmar, Yolanda
Menchaca, Cheri Marcovitch, Peggy Patti,
and Michael Powell helped to conduct a
painting and creativity party in partnership
with Lilly Oncology, Providence Holy Cross
and WeSpark for cancer patients, their family,
friends and caregivers. Participants were
able to use collage, acrylics, watercolors or
a combination to create works of art to express
the life-affirming changes that give their cancer
journey meaning. The created artworks will be
entered into the 3rd biennial art competition
called “Oncology on Canvas” sponsored by Lilly
Oncology. For many of the participants it was
their first encounter with paints or collage, but
all of them had nothing but praise for the
experience and the opportunity.
Many members of the SCAA contributed
to making the Lilly oncology painting and
creativity party successful. On Saturday
June 21st a group of SCAA artists, which
included Romeo Downer, Sandy Fisher,
Judith Haims, Olga Kaczmar, Yolanda
Menchaca, Cheri Marcovitch, Peggy Patti,
and Michael Powell helped to conduct a
painting and creativity party in partnership
with Lilly Oncology, Providence Holy Cross
and WeSpark for cancer patients, their family,
friends and caregivers. Participants were
able to use collage, acrylics, watercolors or
a combination to create works of art to express
the life-affirming changes that give their cancer
journey meaning. The created artworks will be
entered into the 3rd biennial art competition
called “Oncology on Canvas” sponsored by Lilly
Oncology. For many of the participants it was
their first encounter with paints or collage, but
all of them had nothing but praise for the
experience and the opportunity.
AMGEN Booth
2007
Local Santa Clarita Boy Scout Troope
visits the SCAA gallery and gets a free painting lesson too!
visits the SCAA gallery and gets a free painting lesson too!
2006
In 2006 the Santa Clarita Artists' Association was awarded a grant from the city of Santa Clarita to conduct After-School Art Enrichment Classes. Instructor/Coordinator was Jaylene Armstrong, Assistant Instructor: Sandy Fisher. The lessons were thoroughly enjoyed by the children and on December 15, 2006 there was a festive closing reception with all the children's art displayed. Each child was presented with a congratulatory completion certificate and a gift box of art supplies. Following are some photos of the classes, the artwork, and the reception.
